Chapter 54 Triumph (1/2)

Rumble!

The clash of two Alpha-Origin stage experts could be said to shake the mountains. The entire field began to tremble violently at this moment, the spreading aftershocks making countless people feel as if they were unable to breath.

When Zhou Qing’s furious shout rang out, a large group of imperial guards flooded out from behind the field. But at the same time, numerous figures reached for their weapons in the field as they gathered towards king Qi.

Both factions were on high alert.

The suddenly suffocating atmosphere did nothing for the various factions that were secretly in shock. Was the royal clan and Qi Manor really going to war today?

Both parties were clearly unprepared. If they were to start a war now, Great Zhou would definitely descend into internal chaos, chaos which would in turn allow a third party the opportunity to reap the benefits.

Zhou Qing’s expression was frosty as vigorous scarlet red Flame-Thunder Qi continuously shot out from the top of his head. An astonishing aura accompanied the faint rumble of thunder as the Qi stormed in the sky above.

His eyes were ice-cold as he stared at Qi Yuan. Any movement from the latter would definitely provoke a response.

Qi Yuan’s face twitched faintly under Zhou Qing’s hawk-like gaze. Although there was anger and murder surging in the former’s eyes, he was after all no ordinary individual. He knew that both sides would suffer terrible losses if they were to clash here, allowing a third party to take advantage.

Hence, with a deep breath, the vigorous Genesis Qi that had poured out from his head was sucked back into his body.

A smile was revealed on his stormy face as he cupped his fists together towards Zhou Qing and said, “Your majesty, please quell your anger. I was reckless due my anxiousness and hope that you can forgive me.”

As he spoke, he looked towards Zhou Yuan on the stone stage, “Your highness, please do not take offense if I scared you earlier.”

At the sight of the smile on Qi Yuan’s face, Zhou Yuan could not help but think to himself, “King Qi is truly a formidable person, knowing when to bow and submit. No wonder he has caused so much trouble for father.”

Zhou Yuan was growing increasingly wary of Qi Yuan, but maintained a smile full of apology as he replied, “I do not blame you, it is my fault for being unable to restrain myself earlier so I should be the one who apologises.”

The corners of Qi Yuan’s eyes twitched as he shot a glance at the screaming Qi Yue, who was grabbing the stump where his arm once was, but could only force a smile, “Punches and kicks have no eyes and accidents are unavoidable. I can only say that Qi Yue was not as skillful.”

Zhou Yuan seemed to breath a sigh of relief as he happily said, “Nothing is better than king Qi’s understanding.”

“Hehe.” Qi Yuan chuckled. There was a twinkle in his eye as he continued, “Is the technique previously used by your highness our Qi Manor’s Auraflare? May I inquire where your highness obtained it?”

Zhou Yuan smiled upon hearing this. “Someone tried to assassinate me some time ago while I was training in the Black Forest Mountain Range, but the attempt was ultimately foiled by myself. I found the technique on his corpse.”

“So that’s what happened.” It was as if a flash of understanding had struck Qi Yuan. “Qi Manor was burgled some time ago and it just so happens that this very same Auraflare technique was stolen. I believe that the burglar must have been the one who attacked your highness.”

Qi Yuan’s smile became gentle as he continued, “I should really thank your highness. If not for you, Qi Manor would have truly lost the Auraflare technique.”

Zhou Yuan’s eyebrows raised slightly. King Qi was such a wily old fox, but did he really believe that the Auraflare technique would be returned with a few simple words?

Thus, Zhou Yuan immediately let out a sigh and said, “I would naturally return the technique to Qi Manor if I still had it. Unfortunately, it was ripped to pieces in a fight with a Genesis Beast so I had to throw away the remains.”

The smile on Qi Yuan’s face turned rigid as his fists involuntarily clenched tightly. Even a three year old would not believe Zhou Yuan’s words. It was clear that the latter had no intentions of returning the technique.

However, there was nothing Qi Yuan could do unless he wanted to fall out with the royal clan here.

Zhou Qing let out an icy chuckle in his heart when he saw this and withdrew his Genesis Qi. Although he too had been greatly angered by Qi Yuan’s unbridled actions, the former also knew that this was not the time to go to war with Qi Manor.

As the two individuals withdrew their Qi, the tense atmosphere smothering the field gradually dissipated.

Although everyone knew that the royal clan and Qi Manor were at loggerheads, the final membrane had not been broken. If it was torn apart here today, no one would be able to avoid the subsequent turmoil that would surely engulf Great Zhou.